The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HP) as an independent practice Physiotherapist and current registration with HPCSA for 2026.
No experience required after completion of community service in Physiotherapy. Community Service physiotherapists are welcome to apply. Knowledge requirements: must have knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge in the application of clinical Physiotherapy theory, practices, and ethics. Competency requirements: communication skills, report writing skills, planning & organizational skills, networking & liaison skills, basic Physiotherapy clinical skills, research skills, analytical skills, presentation skills.
Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The following will be added advantages: experience in a tertiary academic hospital, ICU experience, post-graduate qualification and/or short courses in Physiotherapy. Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Excel). Effective interpersonal skills, and leadership qualities.
Duties :
Render effective patient centred Physiotherapy services for in- and outpatients in adherence with the scope of practice and health protocols. Carry out all delegated duties. Implement and adhere to national, provincial, institutional, and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines, and SOP’s. Work with colleagues and provide relief as and when the need arises.
Work closely with interdisciplinary team members. Perform weekend and public holiday physiotherapy duties in accordance with departmental protocols. Participate in student training and supervision and participate in performance management and development (PMDS). Monitor proper utilization of allocated financial and physical resources.
Participate in the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance standards such as record keeping, data collection, assist with budget control, asset management, etc.
Contribute to and participate in professional development of self, colleagues, and members of the interdisciplinary team. Participate in research projects taking place in the department. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
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